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Coussan Family History

Coussan Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cousin, Coursen, Courson, Bussan, Pousson, Crusan, Coulson, Housman

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Where is the Coussan family from?

You can see how Coussan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coussan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Coussan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Coussan family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Coussan's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Coussan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coussan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Coussan ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Coussan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Coussan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coussan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Coussan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Coussan. For the veterans among your Coussan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coussan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Coussan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Coussan in 1964 was 74, and 79 in 2001.

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